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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Flingo, 4 May 2015.

  1. Flingo

    Flingo Member

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    Thought it was time to say hi. I found ZooChat after watching the Chester Zoo drama, Our Zoo, and I was looking online to see how factually accurate it was.

    I am an annual member of Marwell (since July '14) and have recently visited Bristol, with plans for Twycross, Colchester and hopefully Paignton before membership year ends.

    I've lost many many hours reading the forums here about the zoo's I've visited or planned to visit, so this post is to say thank you for the wealth of information you share. :)
     
  2. Nisha

    Nisha Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Welcome to Zoochat :)
     
  3. savethelephant

    savethelephant Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome to Zoochat Flingo! Glad we can help.
     
  4. Flingo

    Flingo Member

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    :) Thank you!
     
  5. Macaw16

    Macaw16 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome to ZooChat! Did you find plenty of information on how factually accurate it was?
     
  6. vogelcommando

    vogelcommando Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Also from the Netherlands welcome to ZooChat !
     
  7. ZOOmanager

    ZOOmanager New Member

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    Hi this is my first post reply, not sure yet how this communication system works. I am a long retired zoo/wildlife park keeper/manager. Doing some voluntary work for 'Bear Conservation' seeking information about which British Zoos which still keep bears and need details of their accommodation and care etc along with photos.

    Any info helpful: thanks Doc Rob
     
  8. TeaLovingDave

    TeaLovingDave Moderator Staff Member 10+ year member

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    Always a pleasure to have a new member join who has insights into zoo history :) whereabouts did you work?
     
  9. ZOOmanager

    ZOOmanager New Member

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    TEA LOVING DAVE REPLY

    Hi Dave

    I am an x RSPCA Inspector
    Edinburgh Zoo Keeper/Head Keeper
    Loch Lomond Bear Park/Chief Warden-Asst to General Manager
    Other small Zoo Management posts

    A registered Naturalist
    Seeking info for Bear Conservation

    Regards

    Doc Rob